The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester Docks and Stoke Bruerne bring the history of Britain’s waterways to life.
Through interactive displays, recordings of former dock and canal workers, archive film footage and exhibits you can explore the fascinating story of this revolutionary transport system.
Climb aboard historic boats and discover what life was like living and working on our waterways. Our collection of historic boats, the largest in the world, includes narrowboats, canal and river tugs, concrete barges and a steam powered dredger.
And, as each museum is housed in a historic waterways location you can see how our canals are used today.
Packed full with things to do, each museum has special workshops,
courses and activities on offer throughout the year.
Hindsight Until 28th June 2007
A special exhibition of watercolours and drawings by renowned transport artist Edward Paget-Tomlinson. Read more >
Don Quioxte Sunday 1st Julyat 5.15pm
"Greatest adventures of Don Quixote"
Come rain or shine join us for a special one off performance of this classic play, performed by Foolsgold Theatre Company
All tickets are £5.00
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People - who are we - Exhibition 20th June - 31st July 2007
A month long exhibition where you can discover how to research your family history through the waterways archives. Read more >
Tug boat handling experience Saturday 7th July 2007 Learn how to skipper a historic tug boat during this introductory boat handling course. Read more >
Family History Day Wednesday 11th July 2007 Advice on researching your family tree.
Part of 'People - who are we?' month
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The Waterways Trust The National Waterways Museum is operated by The Waterways Trust, a charity dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the nation's waterways and its heritage.For more information
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Learning
The National Waterways Museum brings the story of the waterways to life for schools and students of all ages. Our education programmes link with English, Maths, Science, Technology, the Arts and, of course History.